Bowen Yang Takes a Hero's Journey While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

[@FirstWeFeast]

Who's seen the Hot Ones-Beyoncé SNL sketches? Thumbs up if you think it's time for Maya Rudolph to do real Hot Ones.

[@Paul20661]

Not sure who this 🧐🤔 But will enjoy the episode after work while having a delicious dinner 😋 cooked by grandma cuz she came home today from the countryside(i live alone)

[@OddOneOut665]

GIVE US MATPAT YOU *COWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@flybirdsfly2091]

I did,👍.

[@erickmalm9458]

She already has

[@brandonmeenan8075]

Please have Maya Rudolph on the show! And Beyoncé!

[@Farrahfalastine]

Sean lookin like a floating head

[@Warlord0302]

Long live free...

[@lindawilliams5388]

Saw your comment before I actually saw Sean, and then I snorted coffee when his floating head showed up on screen 😂

[@johnpierce8094]

At this point, it has to be on purpose.

[@exercisethemind]

His floating head is the only thing funny about this interview so far.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

Same, minus the coffee nostrils​@@lindawilliams5388

[@0anaMckinney-g5f]

Da Bomb's improvised statement "is a machination of big-antacid" is fantastic. Kudos Sean

[@Esoterik14]

"A Tums Psi-Op" had me rollin'

[@TheMycs822]

"Here I am on your chicken show looking like Annie" I'M DEAD 😂😂😂☠☠☠

[@TabethaAurochs]

Took me all the way out 🤣

[@kalobgossett]

I absolutely lost it when he said that!

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

😂😂😂😂

[@AFGeneralBillyMitchell]

It’s a hard knock life!

[@christopherpush4382]

I’m glad he said it because I was wondering, “what’s up with the Annie costume” the whole time.

[@hoodlum6359]

Probably one of my favourite episodes to date. Bowen’s ability to stay composed throughout is mind blowing!

[@rickdagrexican7351]

Right? Bowen is a champion!

[@annietan]

Bowen is clearly such a fan of Hot Ones and it shows in how cute his reaction is after each wing!

[@SonjaEmery-j4f]

His first name is my maiden name, cool

[@rickdagrexican7351]

He did not stop smiling all the way through. 💯👍🖖

[@jacobedmondson2834]

I am so here for the unedited footage of bowens answer to the pop star question RELEASE IT SEAN!

[@ashddd]

show it to me rachel!!!

[@terpey]

Yessss

[@WaruMonzaemon]

I'm betting he forgot brat and asked for it to be cut down 😂

[@kristenlopez4828]

@@ashddd SHOW ME TO ME PLEASE

[@hunam1464]

Pretty sure that one was 15 minutes by itself. Partly a way for Bowen to pace his way through Da Bomb Beyond Insanity.

[@Jasmine-tr1zs]

It’s so clear that Bowen is a fan of this show and that elevates this interview. A delightful watch fr

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

Bowen did way better than I ever thought. Great human!

[@1Philmingo]

@@risasklutteredkitchen1293 too bad he's so unfunny.

[@krisc1684]

​@@1Philmingo ok, thanks for letting us know your opinion. You are loved and appreciated

[@OriginalYonta]

fr to max fr

[@SONICgokuverine]

@@1PhilmingoYour cookies are in the mail. Please stand by.

[@kelseyrodkey2660]

love hearing everyone in the background laughing with Bowen, he seems really great

[@BigDaddyGAO]

One of the best episodes. Love how Bowen actually critiques the sauces individually.

[@alicew5776]

Yes!! Great episode

[@kornsin]

I must say Bowen has such a wonderful smile. It is infectious.

[@m4tth3w967]

Okay never knew I needed Sean's Maya Rudolph impression until today!

[@jeannie7987]

What? I’m not there yet but can’t wait lol

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

6:28 I can totally imagine her saying that 😂

[@nickhexum01]

That was excellent!

[@adctd2gtr]

Bowen Yang is a freaking treasure. He's so sweet and gracious and pleasant, but also has laser-sharp quick wit with the jokes.

[@erkmi3481]

I love bowen’s vocabulary

[@thomashayes3783]

Exquisite, even.

[@roddammit5510]

So eloquent. Very well spoken. He's a delight.

[@gingerhitzke9185]

That’s what I came here to say ❤

[@ryanambrose7273]

Bowen and Sean bring out the best in each other. The bromance I didn’t know I needed. Thank you soooooo much ✌🏽🩵🍗🌶️

[@oneopinion6806]

I took 2 things from this interview. Bowen is just as much a delight as anyone would expect, and he really, really likes pop music.

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

💯🤔 I guess okay for a Karmela fan. Seems like a good loser.

[@Heyitsleeeee]

THIS IS WHEN I SAID CULTURE IS FOR ME

[@alexandrebatista8600]

This gives “ What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go” vibes.

[@maha_shaista]

period

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Yes publicist!!!😂😂😂

[@Heyitsleeeee]

@@debbiedoodiedandi READERS PUBLICISTS AND KAYTEIGHS

[@StubbyBoardman-h5e]

Did we get a Rule of Culture in this interview?

[@luvjudy]

Some people make the episode feel like forever but this felt like literally 3 mins. Bowen is amazing at everything!

[@Alceste_]

They cut the "forever" part between kicking out Carpenter's for Ariana Grande & Sean recognising the effort.

[@michaeldickey3513]

I could have watched another hour of this. Bowen is just a delight and now I'm a fan. Side note, I think this show brings out the "I really want to hang out with that person IRL" vibes. Dave Grohl, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Margo Robbie, Ali Wong, to name a few. You can see the real people behind the celebrity.

[@mariosolis4337]

love that their conversation felt so natural and really how you would see 2 people getting to know each other, rather then an interview

[@jeffgraham9241]

I think because they’re both GREAT interviewers with a totally different style, there’s a real mutual respect there. Greatness sees greatness.

[@chr85168]

Underrated comment

[@lorrie2878]

Sean is inherently curious and his staff does the research and he opens people up!

[@crys383]

I love that Bowen appreciates the best part of hot sauces. It has to have FLAVOR, not just heat.

[@justinr5989]

I love how it’s immediately obvious that he is a Hot Ones fan and is excited to be there.

[@RileyN6.21]

That lineup though. Also glad they brought it back to the graph.

[@JedidiahBertram]

"This is like a Tums Psy-Op" had me dying laughing. What an amazing description hahaha!

[@Auntie_Mina]

"It's radically transparent" killed me. In Bowen we trust.

[@lanfriesen]

he comes up with the most perfect lines 😂😂

[@TastySchu4]

I love how much you hear the crew cracking up! Sean, you and Bowen were sublime. Wished it was longer and more of you two. Your chemistry was flawless. Great show again 😚👌💕

[@michfaceee]

Sean's Maya Rudolph impression had me cracking up omg

[@myklepr82]

Time stamp? 😂

[@bronaghmca]

6:28 it’s spot on

[@martinstuvland8620]

Why was this so surprisingly wholesome?! Bowen is just a likable fellow!

[@sailorm4y4ri]

After catching a clips of Bowen's stuff on SNL and on his podcast with Ari, his personality and humor is impressively consistent and to see that deepen in this interview makes me want to watch more of his work

[@zachgiordano818]

you should! he's hysterical, talented, and genuinely intelligent, which elevates a lot of his humor

[@alyceeliza7467]

Yes! The fact that he has a literal genius IQ - his SAT score was that high. It really comes through in all of his self expression. Delightful person to listen to

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

Watch him on Nora from queens he’s why I kept watching the show and he did a wicked ohhhhhhh 😂

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

The fact he got to play JD Vance on SNL was funny. 😅

[@beatdizzy]

Las culturistas is the best pod

[@Reyrey_xo]

“On your chicken show.. looking like Annie” 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@jesusbarajas4840]

😅😅

[@shamelesshussy]

I choked.

[@joshthoughts6177]

Bowen is 100% right about the classic “SNL was better back in my day” sentiment. It really wasn’t, its simply that you remember the good and great sketches and forget about the rest. Also alot of stuff is funnier when you are a kid and when you grow up your standard for humor rises. SNL is on streaming services right now and i promise if you go back through different eras its the same as nowadays. Out of every 10 sketches there are maybe 3 that one finds funny and 1 hilarious one, and to be a fan of the show as a whole you have to have a respect and appreciation for the compressed timeframes and live nature of it. to come up with this amount of content and perform it live every week is extremely difficult and SNL does this at a professional level.

[@quality5448]

YES!! Exactly

[@RileyN6.21]

SNL is an institution, that has cultivated some of the best, most talented, hardest working comedians. Writers included. Ole boy and Mikey Day are 2 of my favorite comedians of all time, this current incarnation of the show has some of the most consistently hilarious chemistry, it's amazingly special ❤

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

Some stuff is way funnier at that particular time in the world than later when the context is really not there. So many great Bill Clinton sketches that just wouldn't hit the same today 😂

[@barbdublin]

One of the best interviews on this show. Bowen Yang is a delight to listen to talk about any topic. Researchers and the host did a great job,as always. 👌💖

[@Mr_Case_Time]

He’s definitely one of, if not the best recent additions to the SNL cast.

[@jcout25]

I couldn't disagree more. I don't think I've seen a less funny cast member in the last 20 years. At least after this episode I think he's genuinely a fun person and it's probably the SNL writing that makes him as intolerable as he is to me. Still wouldn't call him "funny" though.

[@Mr_Case_Time]

@ I just watched the “Bowen is Straight” sketch and thought it was pretty funny. Who’s your favorite recent casting?

[@vicious.but.romantic]

@@Mr_Case_TimeHeidi, Chloe and Ego are there for a few years and they're fabulous and Marcello is definitely going to be a star. Andrew is great too!

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

@@jcout25you’re so dead wrong. His iceberg sketch was literally legendary. He was amazing as moo deng. He always nails accents and his jokes are so so clever. Bowen is amazing.

[@MiLoAnne666]

​@@jcout25okay man

[@dlweiss]

"Bowen, thank you for giving this question the thought that it really deserves" is such exquisitely-timed shade. 😂

[@ladyintheradiator]

Bowen is such a sweetheart. Has such a lovely demeanor.

[@jeffirwinvideo]

I honestly don’t know anything about this guy but he seems super nice. This is a great interview.

[@lkf8799]

Watch SNL Iceberg. Bowen is hilarious 🥶

[@levistan8394]

Sandra Bullock at the end of Gravity is such a specific reference 😂 i love u, bowen!

[@jeaniekim9951]

19:22 “I feel like Sandra Bullock at the end of Gravity.” 😂 So many witty and funny descriptions by Bowen throughout this interview! 😊

[@justinr5989]

Da Bomb “is a machination of big-antacid” is a great improvised line 😆 Kudos Sean

[@rickdagrexican7351]

😂 Yes! I lost it 😂😂😂

[@oaklandcookie]

Big Prilosec

[@maceyparker6098]

I don’t go out of my way to support him like I should but am a huge Bowen fan and absolutely LOVED seeing him outside of SNL. This has totally inspired me to find any and all content on the internet involving him not only to support him but just to entertain myself.

[@SchalaKid]

Bowen Yang here is about to become my answer to the question, “If you could have dinner with anyone alive, who would it be?” He gives such bff energy! ❤️☀️

[@greenmelonchonk]

easily one of my top 3 favorite SNL cast members!! so happy to see him doing more and being on this show

[@davidabbett7011]

We ALL need a person like Bowen in our personal circle of friends.

[@christabelle__]

I am so, so, SO glad to see Bowen on here!!! He's my favorite cast member - though there's some greats on there at present, but I would absolutely LOVE for Maya to come on Hot Ones!! And hey, if someone asked me a music question like that, I'd also have to really think about it! Knowing he's in Wicked is like... the cherry on top. Thanks for coming on here Bowen!! You're a CHAMP. He beasted those wings.

[@coreykirk9720]

Yes! My favorite SNL cast member… Love Bowen Yang! Can’t wait to see him in Wicked!

[@mentat1341]

It opened in Mexico last week. I don't want to spoil it for you but there's a lot of singing.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

Yeah.. kinda like warning someone that going on a cruise contains a lot of ocean

[@dilfheeseung]

​@mentat1341 ...It's a musical.

[@jeffweber8244]

Saw it 3 days ago in a special showing. He does not play a witch.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

@@jeffweber8244 there are no male witches in Wicked, so it's a given

[@jonahsherman7758]

First, I religiously love this show as an atheist. Second, I want to be best friends with Bowen Yang now. I'm a cemented fan of SNL for decades, and Bowen has made some of my favorite characters in the programs time period. Thank you to both Hot Ones and Bowen Yang. You really do keep some of us alive with your positivity, even when it is deliciously snarky.

[@WETs3rgullioni]

What a collision - I love Bowen, love Sean. Such lovely humans.

[@kaelinpark3222]

i literally love every time i see bowen on screen, he's such a gem

[@bwuh]

9:25 these are my favorite moments of Sean's interviews - throwing the guests for a loop regarding research of their "early days."

[@madfin8085]

Yes, I live for that

[@katietoole8345]

a) I need to know how long Bowen actually talked about Pop albums. b) Sean's Maya was perfect. What a delightful interview.

[@juliannruiz0511]

He kicked these wings ass. This seemed like so easy for him, Bowen is everything. 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🍗

[@MrMann0123]

This feels like an all time classic. I feel even if i didnt know who Bowen is, I'd have felt engaged due to his personality.

[@Mchelle021]

I’m so impressed and completely confused by people like Bowen who can maintain such poise and composure through that experience! Clear-headed too! Lovely person.

[@justinpatrick7899]

"Here I am on your chicken show looking like Annie." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And Bowen taking the music/album question so seriously would be me, lol.

[@Frostbittenjam]

of course moo deng is one of his fav memes of the year lol. the SNL bit where he's dressed as moo deng had me crying laughing. MORE HOSE WATER!

[@alexislou9404]

Love love Bowen Yang. He brought me back to SNL.

[@skx444]

This was just Bowen fanboying about Hot Ones and I love it

[@imaniford119]

I like him and love the questions he asked Sean. Seeing him discuss the show's production and realizing he's a fan made it fun to watch.

[@lisahickenbottom3239]

I was at the Bovine, too! What a thrill to say “I remember when!” Spontaneous Combustion blew the lid off the place!! They were FANTASTIC! I remember sitting with my improv bestie in the theater that we practically lived in…these kids just left us speechless! SOOO GOOD! 😎I am SO proud!♥️

[@heatman38]

NEED a Bowen Yang Annie skit next season 😂😂

[@zoewilson9783]

bowen is a genuine fan. this is great.

[@kylemucerino2558]

I learned 2 new words during this interview; autumnal & buttressed. Entertainment & educational all in one thank you Bowen & Sean!

[@dellacalfee]

Don’t forget dénouement!

[@kylemucerino2558]

@@dellacalfee lol I thought that was a sneeze!

[@kylemucerino2558]

​@@dellacalfee Lucky for me it was my word of the day on Tuesday! 😂

[@robbymillsap9842]

"You're a great white in the snark tank" is a great line. Never heard that before.

[@ladymadonnasky]

I would like to see the full version with all of the turmoil and decision making for Album of the Year

[@ramirezproductions0826]

Bowen is DEFINITELY one of my favorite SNL cast members! He always tells like whatever the HECK IT IS!!! 😊

[@ScootaGray]

I love the time skips when he starts talking about pop music lol😂 like he talked for soooo long ❤

[@hangontofaith]

He’s so funny!!! I love his dry yet still pleasant humor.

[@melsyoutube]

16:20 lucky for you, after this was recorded, beyoncé released a bodyguard video for halloween and announced she’s the christmas halftime show performer for the netflix NFL game, performing cowboy carter (and she’s touring it next year!)

[@luisavalos8700]

Bowen is always talking about how nervous he gets, but he’s so good at hiding it, he’s chill asf

[@trillium.3.24]

I don't watch SNL so had no idea who Bowen is, but I really enjoyed him on this episode! His hot wings assessments were great, and he had a really good interaction with Sean.

[@RKOtheMic]

There is no way I woke up and Bowen was on Hot Ones. Best Thursday in a long time, and y'all always make Thursdays special ❤❤

[@awareness101]

Bowen Yang is one of the nicest people on the planet. A true gent. Great episode.

[@whenigrowup064]

Love Hot Ones but I'm not usually anticipating any celebrities in particular being on, but for Bowen I'm excited :)

[@luciavaughan9464]

He’s been shining so bright on this press tour, it’s so sweet to witness.💖 Talk about someone who’s at the top of their game in their career! And he seems like such a sweet person, too. Proud of him.

[@heidisupple3259]

During his Mount Rushmore Albums of 2024 question lol, I definitely fell down that rabbit hole right along with him 😂 Fully forgot we were on Hot Ones 😂❤

[@nugsefaqmamscandphdstudent8446]

He is so thoughtful and intelligent (and of course funny). Wow love him!!

[@jaimeknoble3315]

I love Bowen ❤ He never fails to make me happy

[@lalva5898]

Bowen is such an amazing talent! I love watching him on SNL. He’s hilarious!😂❤

[@queen.actual]

Watching the Jennifer Lawrence Hot Ones after this. "wdym!? 😢" 😂

[@Izzy6068]

Don't be shy. Post the full rundown of his favorite album

[@theotherrichard]

Bowen Yang is a beast! Hardly broke a sweat. My hat off to you, sir!

[@HiKat21]

Bring on Marcello! Domingo is hilarious 😂

[@P_Rodd]

Bowen is one of my favorite SNL cast members, he killed these wings.

[@dshoultz6110]

Bowen cracks me up. He is a top 10 SNL cast member for me

[@omerquiaragua2]

one of my fav comedians on SNL for sure, alongside Kenan, great to be able to know him more on this ep.

[@lyssums]

Bowen's so charming. I just love him and value his words so much. ❤

[@BrookieWookieBee]

Bowen Yang has been such a standout since he joined SNL. I'm so happy to see him in Wicked.

[@brandona1171]

“Looking like Annie” 💀💀

[@hannahporter3272]

LOOKING LIKE ANNIE TOOK ME OUTTT i love you Bowen 😂

[@ellieb2914]

There are more thumbs up than views. Clearly Bowen is about to break the Internet!

[@pthelo]

"This is like a TUMS psyop" is the best description of DA BOMB I've ever heard. Bowen is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@cloudwatcher608]

11:55 Bowen makes a great point here. People love to criticize SNL but I always respond with the fact that they have been writing 10 sketches per episode for 50 years. Of course there are going to be plenty of stinkers, the point of sketch comedy is you try something out and enjoy the bombing just as much as the successes sometimes.

[@BrokenhornKT]

He Handled the Spice Like a champ ! I salute Him! Great Interview.

[@blockingthesunmusic]

A tum’s psyop is crazy 😂

[@Jmittle101]

“I’m getting some condensation.” 😂😂😂

[@traceyfiore288]

I love Bowen.. he makes life better!! He did a fantastic job!!! ❤❤

[@tabeamb9805]

Such a delight. Completely smitten and in love with Bowens personality ❤ delicious questions and reactions 🎉

[@artistlovepeace]

Bowen Yang is literally IT!

[@joshtheman429]

I find it amazing that every snl cast member can do a slight or spot on impression of Lorne, even if they’re not the best impressionists 7:56

[@savannahrains8187]

Nothing better than when the guest is also a fan!

[@Malkohm1]

Bowen was great! He crushed the wings while being humorously entertaining, and genuinely magnanimous.

[@carloszerna4514]

Yo I went to smoky hill but graduated 7 years after him, the spontaneous combustion improv was so much fun to see.